Favourite Beer/Wine or Spirit

Waldo · 05-26-2010, 06:50 PM

Seconding Basil Hayden on the Bourbon front.

Vodka: Belvedere or Vodka 14 (a local Colorado all organic delish in a bottle)
New favorite cocktail: Strawberry Balsamic Martini. nom nom nom.

Gin: Hendrick's

Wines: I prefer Malbecs to just about anything else. Currently my favorite, if I can find it is Zapata's 2004. So good. If you're on a budge the Gascon which is available from places like Cost Plus / World Market is very drinkable.

Beer. Oh how I love a good beer. When I travel I make a point of drinking a local brew.

Some of my favorite Domestics:
- Harpoon IPA out of New England. A pint of this and some chowdah? Lovely.
- Fireman's #4 out of Texas. When it's the freakin' hot I like a nice pale ale.
- Honker's Ale or 312 out of Chicago. The Goose Island Brewery is what I 'grew up on' as it were, from a beer perspective. Honker's is their flagship offering and 312 is also very nice.
- 2 Below from here in Colorado is one of my favorites. It's a winter seasonal though. For year round enjoyment I've recently gravitated to Titan IPA.

Imports I enjoy:
- Sol from Mexico - another great beer for a nice hot day.
- James Squire Amber, XXXX and Carlton Draught from Australian. Despite what some might like you to believe, Foster's is most certainly NOT Australian for beer. I have yet to find a store here in Denver that stocks any of these. The best I can get is Tooheys. Which is a poor substitute, sadly.
- Bavaria from the Netherlands. I'm also a fan of Amstel (NOT light) but you cannot get that in the states. It's not made for export.
- Fuller's London Pride out of the UK. One of my best days ever was spent sitting in a pub in London writing for hours over a couple of pints of LP.
- Asahi from Japan. Lots of people prefer Sapporo but Asahi just has a nice clean flavor for me. If you get to Japan do try a Suntory. I wish it was available in the states.
- Harp from Ireland is my go to beer which is available in most places that stock any sort of imported beer.

Edited to add - Can't believe I forgot my all time favorite - Chimay. A Trappist Belgian beer. I prefer their red and blue label over their white.

After all that I think I may enjoy a drink tonight.

blush · 05-30-2010, 11:18 AM

beer-Fireman's #4
bourbon-Maker's
riesling-Relax

miss entycing · 05-30-2010, 11:42 AM

Lowenbrau
Heineken
New Belgium Old Cherry
Chambord Liqueor

and the best of the best.....
a good ol' shot of Jack

Daryn · 05-31-2010, 08:04 PM

I am a wine fanatic so I will just drop by here on occasion with whatever I've had recently or just love....

Altesino Vendemmia Brunello Di Montalcino 2003 - was served here this afternoon - very nice and light... good red for summer but stood up to soppressata and bold cheeses

I have a thing for bubbles... some of my favs either Champagnes (real) or in that style...

cheap - Chateau Ste. Michelle blanc des blancs

mid to semi spendy - Pierre Peters, A. Margaine, Pierre Gimonnet (1er Cru), Schramsberg

spendy - vintage Krug

Prosecco is a lovely, lighter, less harsh bubble and fruity sparkler.. nice for summer.

I love Oregon pinot noirs.... but have a thing for French Burgundy when it comes to Domaine Aleth Girardin (and she is a woman making wine in Pommard - big deal)

Where are the wineaux?

Deborah* · 10-12-2017, 07:21 PM

I'm not much of a drinker, but I do occasionally like rum and coke.

Deborah

Bèsame* · 12-29-2019, 05:47 PM

My new favorite..

homoe · 12-29-2019, 05:53 PM

I've been posting so many pictures of Brandy Old-Fashions I think it's only fair to ring in the New Year with one!

05-26-2010, 06:50 PM	#1
Waldo Member How Do You Identify?: Special Snowflake Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wine Country, Oregon Posts: 470 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22 Thanked 792 Times in 238 Posts Rep Power: 1006288	Seconding Basil Hayden on the Bourbon front. Vodka: Belvedere or Vodka 14 (a local Colorado all organic delish in a bottle) New favorite cocktail: Strawberry Balsamic Martini. nom nom nom. Gin: Hendrick's Wines: I prefer Malbecs to just about anything else. Currently my favorite, if I can find it is Zapata's 2004. So good. If you're on a budge the Gascon which is available from places like Cost Plus / World Market is very drinkable. Beer. Oh how I love a good beer. When I travel I make a point of drinking a local brew. Some of my favorite Domestics: - Harpoon IPA out of New England. A pint of this and some chowdah? Lovely. - Fireman's #4 out of Texas. When it's the freakin' hot I like a nice pale ale. - Honker's Ale or 312 out of Chicago. The Goose Island Brewery is what I 'grew up on' as it were, from a beer perspective. Honker's is their flagship offering and 312 is also very nice. - 2 Below from here in Colorado is one of my favorites. It's a winter seasonal though. For year round enjoyment I've recently gravitated to Titan IPA. Imports I enjoy: - Sol from Mexico - another great beer for a nice hot day. - James Squire Amber, XXXX and Carlton Draught from Australian. Despite what some might like you to believe, Foster's is most certainly NOT Australian for beer. I have yet to find a store here in Denver that stocks any of these. The best I can get is Tooheys. Which is a poor substitute, sadly. - Bavaria from the Netherlands. I'm also a fan of Amstel (NOT light) but you cannot get that in the states. It's not made for export. - Fuller's London Pride out of the UK. One of my best days ever was spent sitting in a pub in London writing for hours over a couple of pints of LP. - Asahi from Japan. Lots of people prefer Sapporo but Asahi just has a nice clean flavor for me. If you get to Japan do try a Suntory. I wish it was available in the states. - Harp from Ireland is my go to beer which is available in most places that stock any sort of imported beer. Edited to add - Can't believe I forgot my all time favorite - Chimay. A Trappist Belgian beer. I prefer their red and blue label over their white. After all that I think I may enjoy a drink tonight. __________________ Perved lately? \| My website \| NEW: lez.org

05-30-2010, 11:18 AM	#2
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05-30-2010, 11:42 AM	#3
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Daryn Timed Out How Do You Identify?: genderqueer leaning male Preferred Pronoun?: he/ze Relationship Status: open to persuasion..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OR Posts: 185 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 209 Thanked 281 Times in 81 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am a wine fanatic so I will just drop by here on occasion with whatever I've had recently or just love.... Altesino Vendemmia Brunello Di Montalcino 2003 - was served here this afternoon - very nice and light... good red for summer but stood up to soppressata and bold cheeses I have a thing for bubbles... some of my favs either Champagnes (real) or in that style... cheap - Chateau Ste. Michelle blanc des blancs mid to semi spendy - Pierre Peters, A. Margaine, Pierre Gimonnet (1er Cru), Schramsberg spendy - vintage Krug Prosecco is a lovely, lighter, less harsh bubble and fruity sparkler.. nice for summer. I love Oregon pinot noirs.... but have a thing for French Burgundy when it comes to Domaine Aleth Girardin (and she is a woman making wine in Pommard - big deal) Where are the wineaux?

10-12-2017, 07:21 PM	#5
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